I have a screen reader on my phone, which when people hear it reading, they can't understand

it. It sounds like a brush because it's unexpectedly fast for most people.

But I'm used to it.

Hey readers, I'm Ann Bogel and this is What Should I Read Next Episode 226.

Welcome to the show that's dedicated to answering the question that plagues every reader.

What Should I Read Next?

We don't get bossing on this show. What we will do here is give you the information you need

to choose your next read. Every week we'll talk all things books and reading and do a little,

literary matchmaking with one guest.

Readers as audiobooks have become more available and more popular over the years,

they become a bigger part of so many of your daily routines and mine too.

Today I'm chatting with everyday expert Leanne Hunt about the history of audiobooks

and her decades-long connection with the format.

Leanne came to me looking for book recommendations that explore the inner lives of characters

and lush sensory descriptions of setting and expression.

So pull out those 2B red lists if you are ready to be truly transported.

Let's get to it.

Leanne, welcome to the show.

Hi Ann, it's lovely to be with you. I'm very excited to be here.

I don't believe I've spoken with the South African guest before.

I don't think so either except maybe somebody who once lived in South Africa who's living somewhere else now.

I occasionally hear an accent that I recognize.

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